"Hand over the elixir at once!"
"Such a treasure rightfully belongs to me!"
"The secret techniques of the sages! Once obtained, our sect will surely rise to greatness..."
Within the Quasi-Emperor's secret realm, countless cultivators were engaged in endless battles. Some turned against their closest friends over rare elixirs, others fought fiercely over peerless treasures and profound techniques.
However, many sought the remnants of the Quasi-Emperor, hoping to uncover the ancient legacies possibly left behind in the Palace of Immortals.
Lu Qingyang continuously switched perspectives through his followers, witnessing the chaos within the secret realm. Some followers perished in the melee, while others stumbled upon unexpected opportunities.
Among them, Lu Qingyang paid particular attention to Gu Fang's group.
They were among the top-tier cultivators. At this moment, the five of them had secretly formed an alliance within the secret realm. Even a consummate Sixth-Rank cultivator could easily fall to them.
Especially after simulated duels, Ye Jiu had honed his assassination skills to perfection. Though he was only at the early stage of the Sixth Rank, he could easily assassinate late Sixth-Rank cultivators by catching them off guard, and even had the power to challenge consummate Sixth-Rank experts.
With Gu Fang and the others engaging the enemy head-on, Ye Jiu could assassinate in the shadows. Though not unrivaled, few could stand against them.
"Boom!"
In front of a side hall, several people were engaged in fierce combat, one of them being Qiu Chengfeng, the master of Tianyang Cave Heaven.
Wielding a True Lord-level treasure, he single-handedly suppressed three Sixth-Rank True Lords. Though they were of the same rank, their strength paled in comparison. Within moments, Qiu Chengfeng had slain them one by one.
After slaying the three, Qiu Chengfeng quickly took their storage rings, retrieving a jade box from one of them.
Opening the jade box, he found a pale gold pill emitting a rich fragrance, filled with endless Dao resonance.
"It truly is a Sacred Pill!"
Qiu Chengfeng's face lit up with joy. Even as the master of Tianyang Cave Heaven, he couldn't remain calm at this moment.
In the Immortal-less World, elixirs were divided into nine grades, each with four sub-grades: low, middle, high, and supreme.
A Sacred Pill was a supreme Seventh-Grade elixir, capable of elevating a consummate True Lord directly to the Saint realm.
Such a top-tier elixir was an extremely rare treasure even in ancient times.
Just then, Qiu Chengfeng's instincts flared with a warning, and he instinctively dodged. Immediately, a chilling sword aura pierced the air, causing his expression to change.
"Boom!"
In an instant, several immensely powerful forces tore through space, converging on him.
In a flash, the master of Tianyang Cave Heaven was trapped in a dire situation.
However, Qiu Chengfeng was still the master of Tianyang Cave Heaven. He immediately activated an ancient mirror, which emitted blazing sunlight that collided fiercely with the incoming forces.
"Crack—"
Space shattered.
The divine light of the sun collapsed.
Qiu Chengfeng grunted, his blood and energy churning within him, a trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. As he assessed his surroundings, he realized he was surrounded.
Recognizing the faces of his attackers, his expression changed drastically.
"It's you!"
He knew these faces well; they were prominent figures from the Qingyang Realm.
Years ago, the Qingyang Realm had invaded the Ancient Desolation, with few notable powerhouses. Qiu Chengfeng had not forgotten.
But he never expected that those he once saw as insignificant would have grown so much in just a few short years.
More surprisingly, despite the joint pursuit by the three major Cave Heavens, they had remained elusive, only to reveal themselves here.
"Master of Tianyang Cave Heaven, long time no see!"
Gu Fang smiled slightly, his aura firmly locked onto Qiu Chengfeng, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.
Qiu Chengfeng's gaze shifted to Gu Fang, and upon noticing his attire, his expression changed again.
"No wonder we couldn't find you. No wonder you've grown so powerful so quickly. You've allied with the Feng family!"
Qiu Chengfeng's voice was icy, his gaze shifting to Zhang Ming, Chu Shan, and the others, his pupils constricting slightly.
The Taichu Cave Heaven!
The Palace of the War God!
These were all Emperor-level forces.
As for Lin Lin and Ye Jiu, though Qiu Chengfeng couldn't discern their backgrounds, their auras still made him wary.
Especially Ye Jiu.
Recalling that earlier sword strike, Qiu Chengfeng still felt a lingering fear.
So close!
Just a bit closer, and he would have been dead. Such a mysterious assassination technique reminded Qiu Chengfeng of the Dark Nether Pavilion.
"Are you a disciple of the Dark Nether Pavilion?"
Ye Jiu remained cold and silent, but to Qiu Chengfeng, his silence was confirmation.
"The Ancient Desolation's invasion of the Qingyang Realm caused untold suffering. Now, it's time to settle the debts the Ancient Desolation owes us!"
Gu Fang's solemn words interrupted Qiu Chengfeng's thoughts.
Since the portal between the two realms had opened, the Qingyang Realm and the Ancient Desolation, along with the entire Immortal-less World, were destined to remain at odds.
Currently, the greatest threat to the Qingyang Realm from within the Immortal-less World came from the three major Cave Heavens of the Ancient Desolation.
With the Ancient Desolation poised to invade the Qingyang Realm again, killing Qiu Chengfeng, the master of Tianyang Cave Heaven, would greatly weaken their strength.
Moreover, with Qiu Chengfeng dead, Tianyang Cave Heaven's power would significantly diminish.
Then, the other two major Cave Heavens might not have the inclination to continue targeting the Qingyang Realm.
From any perspective, Qiu Chengfeng had to die today.
As Gu Fang finished speaking, Lin Lin, Chu Shan, and Zhang Ming simultaneously attacked, with Gu Fang launching his own assault.
Four special constitutions, each capable of challenging opponents above their rank, combined their strength. Even Qiu Chengfeng felt unprecedented pressure.
His expression changed drastically, and the True Lord treasure, the Radiant Mirror, in his hand erupted with dazzling light. Amidst the terrifying clash, chilling sword auras pierced through the void, countless sword shadows striking from bizarre angles.
In an instant, Qiu Chengfeng found himself in a fatal predicament.
"Boom—"
A violent surge of energy erupted, shattering the divine light of the sun.
As the divine light dissipated, all the sword shadows converged, piercing through Qiu Chengfeng's protective energy and directly through his throat.
In the next moment,
The sword aura exploded.
Qiu Chengfeng's shocked expression froze as his head separated from his neck.